Chaotic Behavior in a Switched Dynamical System by Fatima El Guezar, Hassane Bouzahir

“…Our modeling techniques are based on the new French native modeler and simulator for hybrid systems called Scicos (Scilab connected object simulator) which is a Scilab (scientific laboratory) package. …”
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A Homeowner’s Guide to the Living Shoreline Permit Exemption Part 2: United States Army Corps of Engineers by Savanna C. Barry, Sara Martin, Eric Sparks

“… Living shorelines are coastal shoreline stabilization interventions that rely on natural elements such as native vegetation and oyster reefs to protect property. …”
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Pyrocarbon Humeral Head in a Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty: Preliminary Results at 3 Years Follow-Up and Review of the Current Literature by Eva Campos-Pereira, Luís Henrique-Barros, Rui Claro

“…Shoulder hemiarthroplasty is a viable option in young patients with an intact rotator cuff in order to preserve the native glenoid. To avoid the dreaded and expected wear of the glenoid in very active shoulders, implants with humeral head coated with a high resistant and elastic material—pyrolytic carbon—are now an option. …”
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La Guyane, un territoire Caraïbe en voie de sud-américanisation by Stéphane Granger

“…But the high standard of living allowed by the french and european statute is transforming it as an outlet for ten of thousands of immigrants natives of the bordering Brazil and more and more Peru, inducing a sudden awareness of his situation of interface between the Caribbean world, South America and Europa. …”
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Cat’s-Claw Vine, Dolichandra unguis-cati—A Showy but Invasive Plant in Florida by Niels Proctor, Jason Smith

“…This 6-page fact sheet provides guidance on identification, control, and similar native vines for home landscapes. Written by Niels Proctor and Jason Smith, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, October 2014. …”
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Candidate vaccine construction against tick-born encephalitis based on hybrid recombinant flagG-protE-protein by P. A. Belavin, D. A. Kunyk, E. V. Protopopova, V. B. Loktev, E. V. Deineko

“…The recombinant flagG­protE protein is a promising molecule for developing a candidate recombinant vaccine against tickborne encephalitis by the ability to bind to monoclonal antibodies (MCA) against native protein E of tick­borne encephalitis virus. …”
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Triatoma venosa and Panstrongylus geniculatus challenge the certification of interruption of vectorial Trypanosoma cruzi transmission by Rhodnius prolixus in eastern Colombia. by Omar Cantillo-Barraza, Lídia Gual-González, Natalia Velásquez-Ortiz, Manuel Alfonso Medina Camargo, Paola González, Lissa Cruz-Saavedra, Adriana Castillo, Sara Zuluaga, Giovanny Herrera, Hanson Cowan, Andrés Velez-Mira, Luz Helena Patiño, Juan David Ramírez, Omar Triana, Melissa S Nolan

“…Reactivation of Trypanosoma cruzi transmission by native vectors with different domiciliation capabilities is a major concern for Chagas disease control programs. …”
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Evaluation of developmental competence of Sus scrofa domesticus (L.) oocyte-cumulus complexes after intra- and extraovarian vitrification by T. I. Kuzmina, I. V. Chistyakova

“…The percentage of pyknotic cells in native oocytes was 19 %, EOV or IOV oocytes were 39 % and 49 %, respectively. …”
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Evaluation of thiol/disulphide and oxidant–antioxidant status of dairy cows in periparturient and post‐partum period by Burcu Menekse Balkan, Ogunc Meral, Bekir Cetintav, Guzin Ozkurt, Ali Burak Balkan, Tevhide Sel

“…Objectives The purpose of this study is to assess the total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI), total thiol, native thiol, disulphide and lipid profile in Simmental and Montofon dairy cows (aged 2–3) before and after calving. …”
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Exploring the Diversity and Ecological Dynamics of Palm Leaf Spotting Fungi—A Case Study on Ornamental Palms in Portugal by Diana S. Pereira, Alan J. L. Phillips

“…In addition, the fungal assemblages varied significantly across palm host species, with temperate-native palms hosting more diverse, coelomycete-enriched communities. …”
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Experiences and Perspectives of Medication Information and Use Among Arabic-Speaking Migrant Women in Sweden: A Multistage Focus Group Study by Al Musawi A, Axelsson M, Eriksson T, Rämgård M

“…This study can inform healthcare practices and establish a foundation for further research on medication information and use in this group, including comparisons with native-born individuals.Keywords: medication adherence, migrant health, health equity, vulnerable population, health perception…”
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Risk-Based Prenatal Hepatitis C Testing Practices and Results, Alaska 2013-2016 by Leisha D. Nolen, Courtney Gustin, Sara Seeman, Neil Murphy, Sarah Truitt, Sarah Schillie, Michael G. Bruce, Dana Bruden, James Tiesinga, Brian McMahon

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Development of Virus-Like Particles (VLPs) for Hepatitis C Virus genotype 4: a novel approach for vaccine development in Egypt by Ahmed A. Ali, Rasha A. M. Azouz, Nahla A. Hussein, Reem El-Shenawy, Naiera M. Helmy, Yasmine S. El-Abd, Ashraf A. Tabll

“…Upon the expression, HCV structural proteins can oligomerize and self-assemble into VLPs mimicking the structure of HCV native virus. VLPs were purified and characterized for the development of a potential VLPs-based vaccine. …”
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Attracting Backyard Birds: Bird Feeder Selection by Emma V. Willcox, Mark E. Hostetler, Martin B. Main, Maena Voigt

“…Bird feeders can be used to supplement the food provided by native plantings. They also provide a way to observe birds at close range. …”
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Blueberry Gall Midge on Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida by Oscar E. Liburd, Douglas A. Phillips

“… Blueberry gall midge is a small fly native to North America that feeds on blueberries and cranberries. …”
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Blueberry Gall Midge on Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida by Oscar E. Liburd, Douglas A. Phillips

“… Blueberry gall midge is a small fly native to North America that feeds on blueberries and cranberries. …”
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Controlling Invasive Exotic Plants in North Florida Forests by Chris Demers, Patrick Minogue, Michael Andreu, Alan Long, Rick Williams

“… Of the more than 4,000 known plant species growing in Florida, approximately 30% are not native to Florida or the Southeast, and in the U.S., invasive exotic species cost an estimated $120 billion each year in damages. …”
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Carbon Sequestration in Grazing Land Ecosystems by Maria Silveira, Ed Hanlon, Mariana Azenha, Hiran M. da Silva

“…Native and improved pastures play an important role in sequestering carbon from the atmosphere. …”
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Hedging functions of extraposed that-clauses in English and declarative subject da-clauses in Croatian academic writing by Varga Mirna

“…Raising awareness of the way hedged stance is conveyed in cross-cultural academic writing may provide important implications for academic writing instruction particularly in a non-native English context.…”
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Florida Bromeliad Weevil (no official common name), Metamasius mosieri Barber (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Dryophthorinae) by Barbra Larson, J. Howard Frank, Olan Ray Creel

“…It should not be confused with the Mexican bromeliad weevil, Metamasius callizona, which is currently attacking five species of native bromeliads in 16 counties and will likely destroy populations of six additional species of already-threatened or endangered bromeliads if not brought under control. …”
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